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OY03 GSV

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,894 mi
Last recorded96,894 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 GSV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012 96,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2012 96,893 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2011 80,685 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 80,685 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 69,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn

rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 7 Aug 2009 62,305 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 6 Aug 2009 62,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm limit

Pass 19 Aug 2008 54,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes corroding

Pass 10 Aug 2007 47,976 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 47,976 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 41,322 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 31,828 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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OY03 GSV is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 71,708 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OY03 GSV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OY03 GSV registered?

OY03 GSV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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